Jakarta Popsivo Policewomen Pioneering Perfection

Had Jakarta Popsivo Polwan not stumbled in the final week of the regular phase of Proliga 2025, they would have been the only women's team to win all matches. This means they would have concluded the regular phase with a perfect record.

However, for Popsivo, perfection is not only measured by the achievement of an undefeated record. Perfection lies in the team's consistency, which is expected to lead to a championship title.

This mindset was instilled by Jakarta Popsivo Polwan ahead of the 2025 Proliga final four which will start on April 17, 2025. Jakarta Popsivo Polwan will compete on the second day against Gresik Petrokimia Pupuk Indonesia at the Jayabaya GOR, Kediri, East Java.

Popsivo advanced to the semifinals with an outstanding performance during the regular phase. They emerged as champions after an unshakable dominance over seven weeks. With 11 victories out of 12 matches, this team owned by Polri firmly secured the top position in the women's team standings.

The only defeat experienced by Popsivo occurred when facing Jakarta Pertamina Enduro in the seventh week. Popsivo was defeated with a score of 1-3 (30-32, 25-16, 16-25, 18-25).

Nevertheless, Popsivo managed to bounce back in the final match to close the season with a victory. They defeated Yogya Falcons with a score of 3-1 (25-12, 24-26, 25-18, 25-23).

The appearance in the regular phase is a valuable asset for Popsivo to face the final four. At least, their optimism is strengthened by a series of positive results in the previous phase.

"We have resumed training since the third day of Ramadan (March 3, 2025). There is no way to maintain previous performance other than through training, whether physical, mental, or skill-based in various situations on the field," said Popsivo Secretary, Yudhi Hery Setiawan, Friday (March 21, 2025).

Yudhi said, Popsivo targets the best results in every match in the final four. With that, they will advance to the grand final and get closer to the end they long for. Popsivo wants to repay the longing for the Proliga title they last won six years ago.

Proliga 2019 was also Popsivo's last season to reach the final. They were able to reach the final four, but had difficulty getting through to the grand final. Last season, for example, Popsivo was forced to settle for third place.

Meanwhile, in the 2023 Proliga, Popsivo even failed to advance to the final four. They are perched in fifth place in the regular phase standings.

In addition to intensifying training to prepare for the final four this season, Popsivo also overhauled the team. Although the previous team was able to deliver positive results, Popsivo continued to overhaul the team to increase their strength.

Popsivo released two of its foreign players, Neriman Ozsoy and Bethania de la Cruz. The decision to release Ozsoy was surprising because the player was the backbone of the team in gaining points.

It is rumored that Popsivo will bring in Madison Kingdon Rishel, a foreign player who strengthened the team last season. Madison Kingdon will be brought in along with Jessica Mruzik, who was named the most outstanding player in 2024 by the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) volleyball championship.

However, Popsivo is still reluctant to confirm the news. Yudhi said that the replacement of foreign players will be announced after Eid al-Fitr. Because, they are still in the consideration stage to determine players who meet the criteria.

One thing that is certain is that Popsivo has brought in national team player, Yolla Yuliana. After her contract with the Japanese Volleyball League's second division club, Tokyo Sunbeams, ended, Yolla joined Popsivo.

Yolla's presence also adds to Popsivo's stock of middle blockers. The club was previously strengthened by Shella Bernadetha and young player Chela Berliana.

"The addition of players on behalf of Yolla is to strengthen our local players. We want to show that local players are no less great than foreign players," said Yudhi.

Yolla is a veteran player with experience in Proliga. The 30-year-old player has marked his debut in the event since 2010. He also tasted the Proliga title twice in 2014 with Jakarta Electric PLN and in 2022 with Bandung bjb Tandamata.

Last season, Yolla strengthened Electric PLN and led the club to advance to the grand final round. However, in the final match, Yolla and friends were defeated by Jakarta BIN.

Jakarta Popsivo Polwan is pioneering perfection, not just through records, but also through toughness and consistency. The final four will be the initial test, where the dream of returning to glory on the highest stage of volleyball in the country is at stake.